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Chad's POV

I leaned in and kissed her. "What was that for?" she asked. Her cheeks were a little darker than pink.

"It's a good morning kiss. I wanted to give it to you earlier but Tawni could have seen.

"Chad, maybe we should tell her, I mean, maybe she will act differently because we are neighbors. Also, our parents are friends." Sonny explained. It hurts me to have to hide my relationship but Tawni will never understand.

"Sonny," I say as I hit the gas on my car. "I know you want to be open and believe me, I do too but Tawni won't understand. She doesn't trust anyone. And even if I tell her I have the hots for you, she won't believe me. She will say it is some hormone induced feeling I get because I feel alone and depressed. And really, I feel "depressed" because she acts like my sergeant general." I explained. I should have remembered to breathe because by the end of my rambling speech, my breathing becomes heavy and irregular. I look at Sonny but she was looking down. "Say something." I say, pulling into the school driveway.

"You have the hots for me?" she asks. Out of all my rambling all she has to comment on is my hots for her.

"Is that all you heard?" I asked, taking her hand and she giggled.

"No, I heard you, and I understand." She says. We get out of the car at the same time and walk to the school building side by side.

"And Sonny, I DO have the hots for you." I said, answering her last question. She smiles and purposely bumps into me. We walk to the main entrance of the building and took in the view.

"So, this is Condor High." I announced. "Ready?" she nodded and I led her in. I walked her to the main lobby so she can get her schedule and ID card. The secretary looked up and smiled.

"Well, Chad Dylan Cooper. How was your summer?" she asked. The secretary is nice to me because I babysit her 2 year old. That is before he bit me.

"It was great, especially the last few days." I said and looked at Sonny and she understood that I was talking about her. "How is Brian? Did he bite anyone recently?" I joked.

"Actually, the past three sitters" she confessed. Someone has got to get this kid a teething ring or something; those baby teeth can hurt.

"So, Chad, Who is your friend?" she asked.

"This, is Sonny, she's new here." I announced.

"Oh right, from Wisconsin. I have your schedule right… here." She said giving it to Sonny.

"Thank you." Sonny replied.

"Now, stand over there and smile." She did what she was told and smiled. Her smile was special. Judy, the secretary, printed her picture and information onto the card and handed it to her.

"Now Sonny, do you need a bus pass?" Judy asked. My senses kicked in and I answered to her.

"No, she won't need one" I answered. Both Judy and Sonny looked at me confused.

"Okay, class starts in ten minutes." Judy said slowly. I led Sonny out of the office and into the hall. She didn't say anything.

"Let me see your schedule." I said and she handed me the paper. I looked at the paper and then at mine.

"Nice, we have three classes together; AP psychology, period 1, performing arts period 4 and calculus period 7. And we have lunch 6th period together. This schedule is great." I said and she laughed.

"Now I'll see you all day." She said. The bell rang and Sonny and I walked to our first class. Walking through the halls, I see a lot of friendly faces.

"Hi, Chad" Addison said. She was in my class last year. She had a huge crush on me. "Addison" I said with a nod. When we past her, Sonny turned to me and asked: "Who was that?" she asked.

"Old class mate, really annoying." I said. I wasn't lying; Addison is cute but a total ditz. I hate air heads, and Addison is filled with air. Sonny nodded and we walked up to the second floor. In the distance, I saw Samantha and Brian: my ex-girlfriend and my so called friend. I stopped Sonny; I really care about her and only want her to myself. I know that sounds obsessive but people can be crazy.

"Sonny, you know I like right you right?" she looks startled but nods. "Up ahead, my cheater ex and her boyfriend is coming. He is ridiculous and wants everything I have. So please act like you don't know me." She nods and we keep walking.

"Chad" Brian and Samantha said. "Who is your girlfriend?" Brian asked, looking at Sonny.

"I don't know, some stalker, you know everyone wants to be friends with CDC. I said. I put my acting skills to work. I heard Sonny scoff.

"Yea, everyone wants to be friends with an egotistical, self-centered, jerk." She said. She must be a great actor because for a second I actually believed her. She walked past me and I couldn't help but look at her butt.

"Fine, you keep waling." I said. She turned around.

"Fine" she said back.

"Good"

"Good" she repeated and made a right. Sam and Brian just watched, absolutely believing our rant.

"You sure set them straight." Brian commented, patting my back. I didn't respond. I followed Sonny's trail and found her waiting for me in the corner. She started laughing.

"That was great, I actually believed you." I said.

"It's called acting." She responded. "You should try it sometime." I knew she was joking so I just smiled at her. We kept walking toward AP psychology. Nico and Grady were walking in the opposite direction. When we got close enough Nico winked at Sonny.

"Hey Sonny, you look amazing, maybe we can go out some…" I cut him off before he could finish.

"Would you stop?" I yelled in a pissed off tone. Sonny wants to see acting, I'll give her acting. Sonny's eyes widened and so did Nico's. "Stop asking out my girl. She is taken, by ME." I said, very seriously.

"Chad, I didn't know, I'm sorry man, please forgive me." Nico pleaded, his voice trembling. It is so funny because I'm joking, well not really but I have to tell him that. He and Tawni talk and I can't let Tawni know right now.

"Yea, you know what else you didn't know?" I asked still in my serious tone.

"What?"

"I'm joking. It's called a joke; relax" I said giving Nico a manly hug. Nico had beads of sweat on his forehead. How was that for acting?

"Oh, okay, you got me worried there." We both let out a nervous laugh. "So, Sonny, you want too…" Nico started to ask the same question but I cut him off, again.

"No, dude, she is still not interested." I said sternly. He looked offended. "Well, I want to hear it from her." Nico said, challenging me in a fun way. We both looked and Sonny who was trying to look oblivious to the situation, but we all knew she wasn't.

"Oh, yea, Sorry Nico, I'm not interested." Sonny said. "But we could still be friends, right?" Nico just nodded.